Death, decay and dissection in ancient EgyptPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Dr Alanah Buck Forensic Anthropologist, Department of Forensic Pathology (PathWest); Honorary Associate, WA Museum 6.00pm, Friday 7 June 2013 State Library Theatre, State Library of Western Australia (entrance via Francis St) What did the ancient Egyptians understand about anatomy and decomposition? Did they reflect what they saw in their texts, art and objects?More information
"It Comes to Life!”: The mummy across genres in film and televisionPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Dr Lindsay Hallam Lecturer, Department of Film, Television and Screen Arts, Curtin University 6.00pm, Friday 21 June 2013 State Library Theatre, State Library of Western Australia (entrance via Francis St) This talk will look at how ‘the mummy’ has been depicted in various film and television genres such as horror films, science-fiction television, children's cartoons, action-adventure blockbusters … and even Mexican wrestling movies!More information
"Our Journey" - pop-up gallerySpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoPop Up Gallery Creative Spaces is delighted to present a selection of works from local artists Jackie Woodcock & Suzanne Randall. Twenty years ago Jackie and Suzanne came together through a shared love of painting. Self-taught artists, they have explored acrylic, oils, water colour and most recently, line and wash mediums. With the Albany Art Group’s support and encouragement they are undertaking the first exhibition of their collective Abstracts, Expressionist, Landscapes and Realism works.More information
Heritage in Albany & Kalgan Hall Archaeology UpdateSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoHeritage Festival Double Header: Kalgan Hall Archaeology Update and Heritage in Albany. 4.15pm - 5.00pm – Kalgan Hall Archaeology Update Presented by A/Prof Joe Dortch, Eureka Archaeology Research and Consulting, University of Western Australia. A discussion of exciting findings of the dig at the Kalgan Hall archaeology site in 2012.More information
The Horizon of Eternity: living and dying in ancient EgyptPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoWestern Australian Museum in association with The British Museum presents The horizon of eternity: living and dying in ancient Egypt John Taylor Exhibition Curator - Secrets of the Afterlife; Assistant Keeper, Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan, The British Museum 6.00pm, Sunday 19 May 2013 State Library Theatre, State Library of Western Australia (entrance via Francis St)More information
Tuesday Curatorial @ Albany - Term 2 2013Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoA series of talks that will help you to discover the different aspects of life in Albany and the amazing things that the area has to offer. No bookings required. Entry is by donation. Morning tea and refreshments provided. 7 May - Memory Mapping Project Share your memories of York Street and Stirling Terrace WA Museum Albany, Co-op Building. Presented by Malcolm Traill, Public Programs OfficerMore information
A year in the life of the Australian Antarctic program: 100 years on from MawsonPublic Lecture | Updated 1 decade agoPresented by Rob Bryson, Operations Manager, Australian Antarctic Division Rob Bryson, Operations Manager for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), will provide an insight into how the AAD conducts its operations in Antarctica, 100 years on from Douglas Mawson's first great Australian scientific expedition. The 2012-13 Antarctic Season will be showcased to detail the complexity of organising and running these remote field operations. Free event Bookings: Essential on 9921 5080 More information
"Eclectic collective" - pop-up gallerySpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoThe WA Museum Albany is hosting a group of five local artist’s works in the newly refurbished Creative Spaces Pop Up Gallery. Briony Arnold, Tahli Crosby, Jacqui Christian, Suzanne Bennetts and Karen Mackerith have come together under the ‘Eclectic Collective’ banner to showcase their stunning array of wearable art in the form of clothing and jewellery plus items for the home including colourful funky cushions, celebration goblets and paintings.More information
Bug Wonders WorkshopSpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoThe Western Australian Museum has teamed up with Cirque du Soleil to bring a Bug Wonders Workshop to the Museum. OVO™ from Cirque du Soleil is an immersion into the teeming and energetic world of insects, which is now playing under the Big Top in Perth until 9 June. This is your chance to see the real bugs that have inspired the show. The Bug Wonders Workshop is a great way to learn about some of the smallest creatures in nature and find out why they’re so important for our natural world.More information
Small FrySpecial Event | Updated 1 decade agoStory time and creative play at the Western Australian Museum – Geraldton. Special events for 0-5 year olds. Pippin and Poppy 10.00am, Wednesday 3 July Join Pippin and Poppy, two young honey possums and share the beauty of their fragile world amongst the wildflowers of the Mid West. Past events Jumping Josephine 10.00am, Wednesday 1 May Featuring Josephine the Kangaroo wants to dance by Jackie French. How does Josephine get from the bush to the ballet?More information